Call it luck, Call it OCD

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Sometimes I have trouble letting things go. Like a certain pair of sandals. As soon as I got it into my head that I wanted those Jeffrey Campbell Splendid sandals, I was on a mission.
Of course at $120 they were out of my price range, and I then spent hours and hours trying to find the cheaper alternative. Nothing would quite measure up.

Nordstrom has them for half off - $60, however they only had sizes 10 and 11. Still, out of stock doesn’t mean forever and so I began checking the Nordstrom page daily and wishing for my size 8 to appear.

I also went for my old standby, the ebay saved search. Yesterday morning when I heard the lovely little ping of the email, I saw an auction for the Splendid. Buy it now of $74, opening bid of $50, $10 shipping. Normally I like to wait until the final seconds to bid, but I was worried someone might want to use buy it now, so I bid.

At 1 pm my iphone chirped and a message from ebay told me I’d been outbid. I was a little crushed, there was no way I’d be getting into a bidding war with some dumb person who doesn’t know to wait until the end of an auction to bid.

So, for the third time in 12 hours, I checked Nordstrom.
There they were. Size 8. Size 8! I had a mini heart attack and dove for my credit card. (why haven’t I memorized that number yet?) I imagine those were only in stock for a grand total of 30 seconds.

I’ll admit the shoes are still a bit pricey, even at half off – especially after sales tax and shipping, but sometimes I’d rather spend a little extra to get what I want than to settle and always be a tiny bit regretful.

The estimated arrival date is August 10th, so until then, I’ve got some other shoes I need to be wearing, like these printed flats.

I had thought that it might be cool to pair them with a black and white printed top, but sometimes the obvious choice is the correct one, and I ended up wearing white, peach, and orange.

I wasn't feeling very photogenic today, so I took my accessories off to photograph them.

Ahhh, congrats on getting your shoes! I love them, and can't wait to see what you do with them! That's so awesome awwwwwwhhh! <3 I wish I could have gotten the clogs I wanted, they were $40 but I waited too long and yeah. :( damn. Maybe they'll come back in stock!

I love how you styled your shoes and made the rest of your outfit fairly simple. Cute shirt!~

Go you! I'm wearing the Modcloth shoes I couldn't afford a few weeks ago (not expensive, I was just between paychecks) and I couldn't be happier I didn't let them go.

I recently stalked around the internet until I found MY obession for cheap- a convertible dress like the $200-something one I coveted, at Target for $29.99! Bought it through Amazon with the leftovers of a gift card and BAM- about $13. I LOVE that feeling!

What do you know! My shoe size is 8 too! Let's share our closets. I'll take those flats right about now. They are absolute perfection. And I am so jealous that you were able to find those shoes at Nordy's for 50% off! GO YOU!

I adore Jeffrey Campbell shoes too! I'm searching for a few pairs for myself, but they do put not such a dainty dent in my wallet. I'm so glad you found a size 8! That's so exciting! Those Old Nacy flats and the Avon flutter top are so gorgeous on you.

Thanks for your comment! I wish I was actually good at sewing to even attempt to hem it myself.

And btw, I actually am selling my Splendid's on ebay as well, but size 7, so for a second I thought you were talking about me!!! They are really great shoes, I just have horribly skinny ankles so they don't fit properly :(

Dang girl, I can relate! Once I see a great new piece or pair of shoes, I want 'em and just can't seem to get them out of my mind until i buy 'em... which really stinks! Both those patterned flats? Yup, I'd like a pair of those, size 8 please!! ;-)

I am sooo glad you got them, can't wait to see them on you. I love the splendids. long story short. I originally bought them at Nordtrom at the original price in tan ;/ I returned them to get the Charli-c clog, then my next purchase was the snick wedge. then I saw that the splendids were on sale for half off! I was sooo tempted to get them, but I could not afford to buy another wood and stud sole shoe! what's the point of buying 3 similar shoes ;( but I love them and wish I had them... PLUS they were sooo comfy!xoxoari